The NHL regular season doesn’t begin until the first week of October, but Blackhawks fans will have a chance to scope out some live action this weekend.

The team’s annual Training Camp Festival comes in two parts, providing fans a chance to enjoy some family-friendly activities during a free pregame “festival” in the United Center parking lot, as well as get a first look at the 2018-19 Hawks in an intrasquad scrimmage later in the morning.

Festivities begin at 8 a.m. Saturday in Parking Lot K at the United Center (1901 W. Madison St.), but attendees can arrive as early as 7:30 a.m. Admission to the morning activities in the parking lot is free, and parking at the United Center will be free all day.

The event includes a variety of attractions, including all-ages stations like shoot-the-puck, bag toss, human-sized foosball, obstacle courses and a rock wall. Among the activities for kids are face-painting and an inflatable rink for street hockey. Alcohol sponsors like Bud Light and Don Julio will provide areas for adults. Perhaps the main highlight is the chance to take a photo with the Zamboni! A replica locker room will also be available for photo ops.

At 11 a.m., the intrasquad scrimmage begins, featuring the full Blackhawks squad divided into Red and White teams. The first 10,000 fans in the building will also receive an Alex DeBrincat bobblehead. Tickets are $5 to see the scrimmage, and all tickets are general admission for the occasion.

The Hawks open their season Oct. 4 in Ottawa against the Senators, but if you want to get warmed up for some icy action, this scrimmage offers that chance.